Amendment 2 R10 PCT IDIQ 1240BF22Q0035.pdf

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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1) Provide answers to all questions regarding solicitation (see attached document).

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Period of Performance: 05/23/2022 to 05/22/2023

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

MICHAEL L. JOHNSON

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

R10 Thinning Questions and Answers

Q1: Are there any opportunities on the Corner Bay Road System?

A1: There are no current seed project opportunities on the Corner Bay Road System, but there may be opportunities in the future.

Q2: Are there any opportunities on the Sitka Ranger District?

A2: There are no current seed project opportunities on the Sitka Ranger District, but there may be opportunities in the future.

Q3: Do we have to provide a quote for all tasks? Or do we have the option to choose from the following different areas and tasks?

Chugach NF: Thinning, Pruning. Slash Treatment, Mechanical Thinning.

Tongass NF: Thinning, Pruning, Slash Treatment, Mechanical Thinning.

A3: Contractor may provide offers for some or all projects/tasks.

Q4: Will it be acceptable to postpone starting date for the first option year? As long as the contract completes before the deadline?

A4: Periods of Performance may shift during pre-award discussions dependent on government need.

Q5: If our company is awarded one of the task orders and we reject the work, will it harm our performance records?

A5: Offerors that provide quotes but are unable to perform the work must notify the government prior to acceptance of work. Contractors who do not accept task orders will not receive negative ratings.

Q6: Regarding Appendix 3: Campsite/Campground PCT/IDIQ-PWS, will the Forest Service inspect before workers are housed and issue a camp permit?

A6: The government reserves the right to inspect prior to or after performance begins.

Q7: Is there a site visit or pre work scheduled for this project?

A7: There is currently no site visits planned at this time. The government reserves the right to conduct them in the future.

Q8: Is there any solicitations on Prince of Wales island?

A8: There are no current seed project opportunities on Prince of Wales Island, but there may be opportunities in the future.

Q9: Are there abstracts from similar contracts (2 & 4)?

A9: The government will not be providing any abstracts at this time.

Q10: What is the price range for bidding (2 & 4)?

A 10: As this is a commercial service contract there is no price range included for bidding. Contractors are encouraged to provide their best pricing per seed project for consideration.

Q11: Is there available housing on Zarembo Island (past logging camps, etc.(4))?

A11: Zarembo does not have any available housing. Work camps will have to be used.

Q12: For Wrangell Island Prune solicitation, is it first or secondary thin (2)?

A12: This is a second prune with an incidental thinning.